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Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Tue May 28, 2024 3:54 pm
by Mumbleypeg
Recently read an article about Angel Hernandez saying what a nice guy he is, grew up dirt poor, worked his way up to his dream job of being a MLB umpire. Quoted several people saying what a great guy he is.
Which just shows that you can be a nice guy and still be incompetent at your job.
Ken
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Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Tue May 28, 2024 4:12 pm
by doglegg
And his incompetence was richly rewarded.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2024 12:53 am
by steve99f
Not sorry to see him go, the games hard enough without an umpire doing a poor job.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2024 3:19 pm
by 1967redrider
Attending our first Nats game of the season today, gorgeous weather for baseball.
I hated Angel Hernandez as an umpire, biased and inconsistent.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2024 7:18 pm
by 1967redrider
Gorgeous day for beisbol. Free soccer shirts.
g- N-A- T, gNats gNats gNats! #Barves
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2024 1:59 am
by 1967redrider
And a sweet win!
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:03 pm
by 1967redrider
I was pleasantly surprised by the Nats this weekend. Young guys wanting to play ball.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 6:12 pm
by 1967redrider
Here's our group on the Nats fancam, I'm wearing the red Curly W shirt and PBR hat.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 8:15 pm
by wlf
These youngsters are fun to watch. Both our guys can run , ours just haven't figured when to stop.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 8:22 pm
by Waukonda
1967redrider wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2024 6:12 pm
Here's our group on the Nats fancam, I'm wearing the red Curly W shirt and PBR hat.
But your hands are empty!
Nice that you got to see a W, I have Gore on my fantasy team so I was glad that it was him that got the W.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2024 1:16 pm
by 1967redrider
Waukonda wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2024 8:22 pm
1967redrider wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2024 6:12 pm
Here's our group on the Nats fancam, I'm wearing the red Curly W shirt and PBR hat.
But your hands are empty!
Nice that you got to see a W, I have Gore on my fantasy team so I was glad that it was him that got the W.
The "cup" holders are down low on the backs of the seats in front.
Always even more fun if your team wins.
That's true, Lyle, you have to know when to hold up too, don't get greedy.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2024 4:12 pm
by 1967redrider
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:02 pm
by Mumbleypeg
I was fortunate to get to go with our youngest son to the Home Run Derby on Monday, and the MLB All-Star Game last night. It was a great experience seeing the best in the game, doing what they do best. It was a good, crisply played game. Also enjoyed getting to see All-Star Rangers Nolan Ryan, Fergie Jenkins, Pudge Rodriguez, and soon-to-be enshrined Adrian Beltre introduced and all gathered on the pitchers mound before the game.
Personally I think the Home Run Derby is more impressive on television. Television cameras provide a better view of the festivities and the home run blasts. In person it’s kinda cheesy, with a WWE vibe. JMO.
Best of all was getting to experience it with our son!
Ken
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:10 pm
by doglegg
Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:02 pm
I was fortunate to get to go with our youngest son to the Home Run Derby on Monday, and the MLB All-Star Game last night. It was a great experience seeing the best in the game, doing what they do best. It was a good, crisply played game. Also enjoyed getting to see All-Star Rangers Nolan Ryan, Fergie Jenkins, Pudge Rodriguez, and soon-to-be enshrined Adrian Beltre introduced and all gathered on the pitchers mound before the game.
Personally I think the Home Run Derby is more impressive on television. Television cameras provide a better view of the festivities and the home run blasts. In person it’s kinda cheesy, with a WWE vibe. JMO.
Best of all was getting to experience it with our son!
Ken
Happy for you and your son.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:26 pm
by MissouriGuerrilla
doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:10 pm
Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:02 pm
I was fortunate to get to go with our youngest son to the Home Run Derby on Monday, and the MLB All-Star Game last night. It was a great experience seeing the best in the game, doing what they do best. It was a good, crisply played game. Also enjoyed getting to see All-Star Rangers Nolan Ryan, Fergie Jenkins, Pudge Rodriguez, and soon-to-be enshrined Adrian Beltre introduced and all gathered on the pitchers mound before the game.
Personally I think the Home Run Derby is more impressive on television. Television cameras provide a better view of the festivities and the home run blasts. In person it’s kinda cheesy, with a WWE vibe. JMO.
Best of all was getting to experience it with our son!
Ken
Happy for you and your son.
In my best 9 year old voice..."Awww...lucky!"
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2024 10:44 pm
by 1967redrider
Where are these Reds guys from???
g- N- A- T- . . . Oops.
Won 5-4!!!
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2024 1:05 pm
by Waukonda
Nice pics, John, that last one should be hanging on your wall!
A most deserved honor........
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2024 2:21 pm
by edge213
Waukonda wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2024 1:05 pm
Nice pics, John, that last one should be hanging on your wall!
A most deserved honor........
I never cared for any of the teams he managed, but was always a fan of his.
Back in his day I always hoped he would go to the Cubs.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2024 3:59 pm
by wlf
Great experience with your son Ken and Green gave you all the victory.
John, I looked for you all weekend on tv while we were getting swept.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:39 am
by 1967redrider
Waukonda wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2024 1:05 pm
Nice pics, John, that last one should be hanging on your wall!
It will, Ike.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:40 am
by 1967redrider
wlf wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2024 3:59 pm
Great experience with your son Ken and Green gave you all the victory.
John, I looked for you all weekend on tv while we were getting swept.
I was wearing a disguise.
We were sitting under the scoreboard, Section 104 Row D.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2024 5:53 pm
by Mumbleypeg
Made a brief vacation road trip along with some friends, and was able to catch a couple of Rangers road games too.
Monday night at the game it was miserably hot, still and humid, but the Rangers won. Late Tuesday afternoon a brief rain storm cooled things off so it was a pleasant 85 degrees, but the Rangers lost. We had a great time anyway! (Well, my wife is still grumping about the Monday night heat!)
Ken
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2024 9:39 pm
by Waukonda
Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 5:53 pm
Made a brief vacation road trip along with some friends, and was able to catch a couple of Rangers road games too.
Monday night at the game it was miserably hot, still and humid, but the Rangers won. Late Tuesday afternoon a brief rain storm cooled things off so it was a pleasant 85 degrees, but the Rangers lost. We had a great time anyway! (Well, my wife is still grumping about the Monday night heat!)
Ken
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Nice pics, Ken!
My wife and I were in StL yesterday for a Dr appt. We had a late lunch at a little dive bar that, arguably, serves the best burgers in town. The Cards/Rangers game was showing, and I remarked to my wife that I was glad we weren't at the game with the heat/humidity. I think Monday night was probably worse though, there was a slight breeze yesterday.
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 2:53 am
by 1967redrider
Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 5:53 pm
Made a brief vacation road trip along with some friends, and was able to catch a couple of Rangers road games too.
Monday night at the game it was miserably hot, still and humid, but the Rangers won. Late Tuesday afternoon a brief rain storm cooled things off so it was a pleasant 85 degrees, but the Rangers lost. We had a great time anyway! (Well, my wife is still grumping about the Monday night heat!)
Ken
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Great pictures, Ken!
Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 3:08 am
by Mumbleypeg
Thanks! We grew to love Saint Louis during the four years our oldest son was in seminary there. Two of our grandchildren were born there. It’s a great baseball town with some of the most knowledgeable, and friendliest fans I’ve encountered anywhere. And a beautiful downtown stadium.
Saint Louis has great food too. This trip we made it to some of our favorite eateries including Mama’s, Zia’s, and the Missouri Baking Company (all “on The Hill”), Blues City Deli, and of course no trip to Saint Louis can be complete without a trip to Ted Drewes!
There are several others there that will have to wait until our next trip.
Ken
Always even more fun if your team wins. 
